The revitalization of the Point Clark Lighthouse museum has gotten a boost from the provincial government.
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson presented Huron-Kinloss Council and staff with the $117,100 grant last week at the historic lighthouse location.
The money comes from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Resilient Communities Fund grant.
The Point Clark Lighthouse has been closed since 2020 because of the pandemic, giving staff the opportunity to review and research ways to improve the quality of the exhibits.
A release from the municipality says the money will help transform the visitor experience in time for the 2023 tourism season.
Amy Irwin, Business and Economic Officer for the Township of Huron-Kinloss says in a statement, “This Ontario Trillium Foundation grant provides a significant starting investment towards redesigning the Point Clark Lighthouse Museum experience,”
She adds, “There’s a rich history anchored in the Lighthouse, its museum, and the Lake Huron shoreline. We’re really looking forward to sharing it.”
MPP Lisa Thompson says in a statement, “Preserving our history is so very important,” adding, “Supporting an initiative that both honours heritage while making it more engaging for those visiting this spectacular National Historic Site is the ideal purpose for Ontario Trillium Foundation funding.”
Mayor Mitch Twolan says, “The Point Clark Lighthouse is the crown jewel of historical tourism in the Township of Huron-Kinloss and a keystone in drawing visitors to Bruce County.”
He says, “The revitalization of the museum with the help of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s investment will improve the visitor experience significantly.”